The joule is the SI unit of energy, work, and heat. One newton of force acting along one metre of displacement does one joule of work. The relation makes mechanical and electrical transfers comparable in the same energy unit. [ref]

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A joule (symbol: J) is the unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the amount of energy transferred when one newton of force is applied over a distance of one meter.